Baskadia

In January 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers led by Igor Dyatlov embarked on a trek in the Ural Mountains. On the night of February 2, they set up camp on the slopes of Kholat Syakhl. What followed is a mystery.

The group apparently left their tent in a hurry, slashing it open from the inside. Despite freezing temperatures, they were found barefoot, some without proper clothing. The first bodies were discovered in a nearby forest, and others were found between the campsite and the forest.

Strangely, some victims had fractured skulls and chest injuries without external signs of trauma. The Soviet investigation concluded that an "unknown compelling force" led to the tragedy, but the exact cause remains a subject of debate. Theories range from avalanches and infrasound to military involvement and even extraterrestrial encounters, contributing to the enduring mystery of the Dyatlov Pass incident.